Family and Friends Hub
If so, please pop in for a chat and see if our Caring for Carers Programme is for you.
We have a detailed breakdown of the dates and topics of each session available in the hub, there is no need to book.
What we do
The carer hubs will provide families/friends with a safe relaxed space for you to feel understood, listened to and supported. Each week we will be offering a session to support you in your caring role. This will include building on existing skills to help you improve interactions with the person you care for, support to deal with challenging circumstances and information about services available to you and how to access them.
Where and when
- Botcherby Community Centre, Victoria Road, Carlisle, CA1 2UE – Thursday 10am-12 noon
- Eden Family and Friends Hub, Carer Support Carlisle and Eden, The Office, Mardale Road, Penrith CA11 9EH – Wednesday 1pm–3pm
- The Oval Centre in Workington, Salterbeck Drive, Workington, CA14 5HA – Wednesday 10am–12noon
Caring for Carers Programme – Carlisle – Thursday 10am-12noon
16/01/2025 – Positive Thinking and Self Esteem
23/01/2025 – Art for Wellbeing
30/01/2025 – Art for Wellbeing
6/02/2025 – Mindfulness for Relaxation
13/02/2025 – Mindfulness for Sleep
20/02/2025 – Learning Disabilities – making the most of support available
27/02/2025 – Impact of Caring
6/03/2025 – Information Sharing
13/03/2025 – Talking Therapies – Sleep and Worry
20/03/2025 – Communication Skills 1
27/03/2025 – Communication Skills 2
3/04/2025 – Problem Solving
10/04/2025 – No Hub
17/04/2025 – Breaking the Carer Anxiety Cycle and Empowerment Dynamic
24/04/2025 – Early Warning Signs and Safety Planning
1/05/2025 – Crisis and Relapse
8/05/2025 – Recovery and Hope
15/05/2025 – Looking After Yourself
22/05/2025 – Bringing it All Together
Eden Family and Friends Hub – Penrith – Wednesday 1pm–3pm
26/03/2025 – Impact of Caring
2/04/2025 – Information Sharing
16/04/2025 – Communication Skills 1
23/04/2025 – Communication Skills 2
30/04/2025 – Problem Solving
7/05/2025 – Breaking the Carer Anxiety Cycle and Empowerment Dynamic
14/05/2025 – Early Warning Signs and Safety Planning
21/05/2025 – Crisis and Relapse
4/06/2025 – Recovery and Hope
11/06/2025 – Looking After Yourself
18/06/2025 – Bringing it All Together
Caring for Carers Programme – West Cumbria – Wednesday 10am–12noon
29/01/2025 – Impact of Caring
05/02/2025 – Communication Skills
12/02/2025 – Communication Skills (continued)
19/02/2025 – Problem Solving
26/02/2025 – Breaking the Carer Anxiety Cycle and the Empowerment Dynamic
05/03/2025 – Talking Therapies – Sleep and Worry
12/03/2025 – Early Warning Signs and Staying Well Planning
19/03/2025 – Dealing with Crisis and Relapse
26/03/2025 – CADAS – supporting someone through addiction
02/04/2025 – Recovery and Hope
09/04/2025 – Looking After Yourself
16/04/2025 – Always Another Way – Wellbeing Wellness session (nutrition/sleep)
23/04/2025 – Always Another Way – Alternative Therapies (aromatherapy oils)
30/04/2025 – Always Another Way – Alternative Therapies (laughter yoga)
7/05/2025 – Always Another Way – Mental Wellbeing and Coping
Carer feedback
Carlisle
This has helped me over the weeks to understand how the mind of the person I care for works and how he may see things. It’s made me more patient and accepting of the fact that he will likely live with his diagnosis for the rest of his life, but also how it can be managed and how there will be good days. It gives hope and also a sense of ‘You’re not alone’ and others in the group understand what it feels like.
Brilliant course would highly recommend it. I have learned such a lot and have took it home, with lovely results. Showing me how to communicate effectively and see things from a different point of view.
For me, these groups have been a lifesaver. The emotional support, caring, information and help have been amazing. I would encourage anyone who is having difficulties to come to the groups. It is not all about discussing difficult topics. It can be a lot of fun and very relaxing. I look forward to going to the groups each week and meeting up with friends.
West Cumbria
I feel more positive than I previously did about the future.
Feel lighter, less stressed, found the group uplifting.
The group has been a real lifeline. It’s given me hope for the future and the skills to help me communicate with [the person I care for] in a way I couldn’t before.
I have found the course very useful and am more able to deal with the situations that arise.
The group has given me hope and helped me think about recovery.
Don’t worry about it not being for you, it will be.
There is something to learn and help for anyone in a caring role. It gave me skills for the future.